Impact of Low PM2.5 Exposure on Asthma Admission: Age-Specific Differences and Evidence from a Low-Pollution Environment in China by Xiaolong Fan, Chen Yang, Jinsheng Chen, Yuping Chen, Gaojie Chen, Ziyi Lin, Zecong Li, Yanting Chen, Liqian Yin, Lingling Xu, Naian Xiao

“…Stratified analysis revealed significant effects in children aged 0–4 years (OR = 2.029, 95% CI = 1.359–3.031) and the elderly population aged over 75 years (OR = 1.399, 95% CI = 1.092–1.793). …”
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Assessment of the Personal Dose Received by School Children due to PM10 Air Pollution in Lisbon by Eleftheria Chalvatzaki, Sofia Eirini Chatoutsidou, Vânia Martins, Tiago Faria, Evangelia Diapouli, Manousos Manousakas, Susana Marta Almeida, Konstantinos Eleftheriadis, Mihalis Lazaridis

“…Abstract Investigation of the personal dose caused by air pollution in children is important due to their vulnerability. Exposure to PM10 and its components, particularly certain metals, may pose significant health risks therefore many studies have focused on measuring the ambient indoor/outdoor PM10 concentrations in school environments. …”
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The Association between Endotoxin and Lung Function among Children and Adolescents Living in a Rural Area by Joshua A Lawson, James A Dosman, Donna C Rennie, Jeremy Beach, Stephen C Newman, Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan

“…Apart from occupational settings, however, few studies have investigated the relationship between lung function and endotoxin exposure, such as environmental tobacco smoke, especially in children. …”
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Measuring Measuring iron concentration in the blood samples of some autistic children from Baghdad City by Ezzuldin sulaiman, Hind Suhail Abdulhay

“… Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research delved into the correlation between genetic susceptibility and various environmental factors, including diet, drug exposure, and environmental toxicants such as exposure to heavy metals. …”
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Psychological impacts of "screen time" and "green time" for children and adolescents: A systematic scoping review. by Tassia K Oswald, Alice R Rumbold, Sophie G E Kedzior, Vivienne M Moore

“…The preponderance of cross-sectional studies with broadly similar findings, despite heterogeneous exposure measures, suggested results were not artefacts. …”
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Model to explain dental visit for children aged 0 to 5: Scoping review of birth cohorts. by Pierre-Jean Berat, Vincent DE Andrade, Nolwenn Regnault, Annabelle Tenenbaum, Sylvie Azogui-Levy

“…Through birth cohorts, it is possible to identify health conditions and pathways of exposure that occur earlier in life. The aim of this study is to propose a theorical model to explain the use of dental care for children with primary teeth, based on results from birth cohorts.…”
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ALTRIRAS: A Computer Game for Training Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Recognition of Basic Emotions by Leandro M. Almeida, Diego P. da Silva, Daieny P. Theodório, Wolley W. Silva, Silvia Cristina M. Rodrigues, Terigi A. Scardovelli, Alessandro P. da Silva, Marcia Aparecida S. Bissaco

“…However, the time of exposure to the game in children with ASD should be increased to effective assistance in the recognition of facial expressions.…”
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Characterization of microplastics in human follicular fluid and assessment of their potential impact on mouse oocyte maturation in vitro by Danyu Ni, Kaidi Yu, Nan Yan, Xiaojiao Chen, Qijun Xie, Yuqin Yang, Wei Jiang, Ye Yang, Junqiang Zhang, Xiufeng Ling

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Secondary Smoking and Early Childhood Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Bella Weijia Luo, Ivy Guofang Sun, Sophia Siu Chee Chan, Chun Hung Chu

“…Conclusion: The literature has reported that preschool children with secondary smoking exposure have a higher risk of caries; however, the number and quality of these studies are limited.…”
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SOCIAL WORK ROLES AND THE WELLBEING OF ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN CALABAR MUNICIPALITY, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA by NNANA OKOIOFEM, ISAAC HONEY OJIHO, KINGSLEY TIKU NSAN, MARGARET UBI ONEN

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HIV Drug Resistance-Associated Mutations in Antiretroviral Naïve HIV-1-Infected Latin American Children by Luis E. Soto-Ramirez, Roberto Rodriguez-Diaz, D. Robert Harris, Rohan Hazra

“…Our goal was to describe the presence of HIV drug resistance among HIV-1-infected, antiretroviral (ARV) naïve children and adolescents in Latin America and to examine resistance in these children in relation to drug exposure in the mother. …”
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Clinical Epidemiological Characteristics and Risk Factors for Severe Bronchiolitis Caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Vietnamese Children by Sang Ngoc Nguyen, Thuy Ngoc Thi Nguyen, Lam Tung Vu, Thap Duc Nguyen

“…All bronchiolitis admissions<2 years were included. Results. 377 children were evaluated, including 261 boys and 116 girls; children under 6 months accounted for the highest proportion (57%), and 47 (12.5%) of all patients had severe disease. …”
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Brighter children? The association between seasonality of birth and child IQ in a population-based birth cohort by Vincent W V Jaddoe, Régine P M Steegers-Theunissen, Henning Tiemeier, Albert Hofman, Frank C Verhulst, Nina H Grootendorst-van Mil

“…In the current study, we explored the role of sociodemographic and biological factors in the association between season of birth and child IQ.Design In a prenatally recruited birth cohort (born in 2002–2006), we examined the association between season of birth and non-verbal IQ at age 6 years among 6034 children. We explored how adjusting for socioeconomic status and maternal IQ, childbirth outcomes, pregnancy vitamin D status, nutritional intake, exposure to infections, and child age relative to peers in class changed the relation between season of birth and child IQ.Results We found that spring birth was associated with lower non-verbal IQ (estimate: more than 1 point; β−1.24 (95% CI −2.31 to −0.17), p=0.02; seasonal trend β−0.40 (95% CI −0.74 to −0.07), p=0.02) than birth in summer. …”
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Ecological and human health implications of mercury contamination in the coastal water by A. Mallongi, A.U. Rauf, R.D.P. Astuti, S. Palutturi, H. Ishak

“…From the simulation results, the concentration of mercury at 23.3% and exposure time of 21.3 percent were the most influential and dominant factors in non-cancer risk for adults and children, respectively. …”
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Assessment of maternal health and behavior during pregnancy in the HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study: Rationale and approach by Kelly K. Gurka, Heather H. Burris, Lucia Ciciolla, Claire D. Coles, Suena H. Massey, Sharlene Newman, Vidya Rajagopalan, Lynne M. Smith, Anna Zilverstand, Gretchen Bandoli

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Native Americans in northern California regarding ticks and tick-borne diseases by Patricia Torres, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, Michelle A. Ritchie, Mourad W. Gabriel, Michael J. Yabsley

“…Cultural practices intertwined closely with outdoor activities (e.g., ceremonies, dances), potentially influencing local tick exposure patterns. Most research participants had been bitten by ticks and reported tick exposure by children and pets. …”
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The Sharing of Reference Strategies across Two Languages: The Production and Comprehension of Referring Expressions by Greek-Italian Bilingual Children by Maria Andreou, Jacopo Torregrossa, Christiane Maria Bongartz

“…We tested 31 Greek-Italian bilingual children by using a narrative task (assessing the use of referring expressions in discourse) and a timed judgement task (related to the interpretation of referring expressions). …”
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Impact on Neurodevelopment, Diagnosis, Early Intervention and Motor Disorders in Children under 3 Years by Sabina Adamczyk, Maria Przygoda, Jagienka Włodyka, Kamila Stępień, Gabriela Trestka, Urszula Zelik, Jakub Dziewic, Joanna Śnieżna, Wojciech Florczak, Wiktoria Domino, Karol Dzwonnik

“…Understanding these motor and neurological markers is critical for providing appropriate support and improving outcomes for affected children. …”
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Syntax Struggles: A Case Study of English as Second Language Acquisition in a 6-Year-Old Child by Dzikri Ilma, Rusdi Noor Rosa, Alemina Br. Perangin-Angin

“…These findings align with observations that Alesha's exposure to her second language is inconsistent. The article highlights the importance of consistency in second language learning patterns for children, whether through parental involvement or media exposure. …”
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Children with autoimmune hepatitis receiving standard-of-care therapy demonstrate long-term obesity and linear growth delay by Or Steg Saban, Shannon M. Vandriel, Syeda Aiman Fatima, Celine Bourdon, Amrita Mundh, Vicky L. Ng, Simon C. Ling, Robert H.J. Bandsma, Binita M. Kamath

“…Standard-of-care therapy in children with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) includes induction with prednisone 1–2 mg/kg daily with gradual weaning of the dose. …”
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